REDEMPTION ROAD : THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (WEEK 8)

As the AFC East continues to be one of the more interesting divisions in the NFL in the 2015 regular season, fans and analyst must delight in tonight's Thursday Night Football match-up. Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts is the site for a Week 8 Thursday night showdown between the Miami Dolphins (3-3) and the New England Patriots (6-0). There is much anticipation regarding this game and for the edification and enjoyment of NFL fans, we're here to give you a pre-game analysis to tell you why. Kickoff for the game is 8:25 p.m. E.T and will be exclusively broadcasted on CBS and the NFL Network.

(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)

(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)

The Miami Dolphins disappointed fans and NFL analyst with their 1-3 start to the 2015 regular season. Thank god that the Dolphins have begun to gain tread as they enter tonight against arguably the best team in the league. The 44 to 26 blowout the Dolphins handed the Houston Texans in Week 7 conveyed that their two game winning streak is more than just a hardy victory but a slow process called redemption. Against Houston, QB Ryan Tannehill went 18-19 on passing attempts and produced four touchdowns. The Dolphins rushing attack has been led by HB Lamar Miller who on only 14 rushing attempts went for 175 yards last week. Did we mention the Dolphins Defense? 19 million dollars seemed excessive for off-season signee DT Ndamukong Suh over the first few games of the season but with Miami giving up just 13 points per game in their last two match-ups, it is safe to say that the good investment is paying off. Tonight in order for Miami to get the upset, they'll need to alleviate an already suspect New England rushing attack and bring the heat by blitzing QB Tom Brady. If Miami can force some three and outs and run the ball successfully, they may be the talk of the town entering into Week 9.

(Oct. 24, 2015 - Source: Jim Rogash/Getty Images North America)

The New England Patriots escaped defeat in Week 7. Their opponent the New York Jets added a loss to their season record while New England gracefully got the win despite producing only 1 rushing yard. The formula for Patriots success is simple, get the ball out quick in the passing game and torture defenses with their monster tight end/wide receiver Rob Gronkowski. Surely the Patriots must be hyped about the primetime opportunity to remind viewers why they are one of the most winning teams the NFL has to offer and why a repeat appearance or victory in the Super Bowl is not farfetched for them this season. New England matches up against a potent Dolphins defense tonight. How they plan to attack Miami is a mystery that head coach Bill Belichick doesn't mind providing the suspense for.